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Winter Waterfowl

At this time of the year the pickings can be pretty slim for birders. Our regular feeder birds do not

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Now that we’re into the cold months of winter you might be noticing small flocks of chickadees, goldfinches and cardinals

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Once winter sets in, we may find ourselves entertaining local birds that might otherwise appear only infrequently. A favourite is

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It’s time for our annual Christmas wish list for the birds. If you would like to give a gift to

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Have you ever heard this term among birders and wondered what it means? According to Project Feeder Watch it is

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Have you noticed new arrivals in recent days? White-throated and White-crowned Sparrows as well as Dark-eyed Juncos are showing up

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So many of us have looked at a bird and had no idea what it was, or heard the name

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Animals can do some pretty incredible things, but perhaps no feat in the animal kingdom is more spectacular than the

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The month of September brings our attention to many species of birds migrating to their winter destinations. Raptors, shorebirds, waterfowl,

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A major difference between spring and fall migration is the sound. In the fall there isn’t much to hear. Songbirds